LifeQs at the Altar: Building shared finances in a new marriage

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Shaun Chennells and Ricardo Teixeira talk money discussions before marriage.

“LifeQs at the Altar” follows a couple as they navigate shared finances in a new marriage. It highlights how different money habits and beliefs can surface, and how thoughtful guidance can help turn uncertainty into partnership.
Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction to Family Cues
  • 01:43 Meet James and Emily: The Marriage Life Cue
  • 02:10 Their Contrasting Money Habits
  • 03:02 How Money Differences Affected Their Relationship
  • 03:49 What Brought Them to a Financial Planner
  • 04:48 Creating a Safe Space for an Honest Money Conversation
  • 05:52 Choosing the Right Marriage Contract
  • 06:50 Building a Joint Budget That Works for Both
  • 08:03 What James and Emily Walked Away With
  • 08:58 Shifts in Communication and Decision-Making
  • 09:41 Advice for Couples Starting Out
  • 10:59 Closing Thoughts from BDO Wealth
21 Apr English South Africa Investing · How To

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